S.A. gets high rating for building code enforcement

San Antonio received a Class 2 rating from analyst Insurance Services Office in both commercial and residential construction. According to ISO, only 18 percent of its evaluations receive a Class 1, 2 or 3 rating — Class 1 is the highest rating.

It is the first large city in the state to receive the ranking. It was an improvement from the last time it was evaluated by ISO in 2005, when it received a Class 3 rating in commercial construction and a Class 5 rating in residential construction.

The city said the rating can save money for property owners building in San Antonio.

“This rating not only shows the commitment the city has to building a safer San Antonio, but can potentially attract growth,” City Manager Sheryl Sculley said in a prepared statement. “Lower insurance rates are an incentive for builders and developers.”